Instagram has launched a new feature called Blends, allowing users to create custom Reels feeds for themselves and their friends within DMs or Group Chats.
Users can tailor these feeds to match their interests and invite others to join, but acceptance is required for participation.
The Blend feed, accessible through an icon resembling merged emojis, allows for interaction with Reels shared among the group, including likes, comments, and shares.
Suggested Reels in the Blend feed are based on each person's Instagram activity and interactions, providing a personalized viewing experience.
The feature enables users to explore Reels with friends while maintaining a level of privacy by avoiding conventional feed sharing methods.
Blends offer a unique way to engage with Reels and discover content with friends, showcasing individual interests transparently within the group.
Users are encouraged to update their Instagram app to access the Blend feature, which aims to enhance social interaction and content discovery on the platform.
Additionally, Instagram suggests Reels based on the user's engagement and the content shared within the group chat, facilitating a personalized viewing experience.
Blends provide a space for users to connect over shared interests and explore Reels within a controlled environment, fostering social interaction and content discovery among friends.
The feature poses the risk of revealing a user's specific interests to friends, as the content shared through Blends can reflect personal preferences and interactions on Instagram.